The Name of a River

The Name of a River

2002 · 84 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

During the 1947 partition of Bengal, a man and a woman cross a river to begin life anew. Their journey manifests many roles against the backdrop of some horrific events and loss of life.

Directed by Anup Singh · Written by Madan Gopal Singh

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